Teacher Suspended Over Sex Allegations

EVANSTON — A teacher at Evanston Township High School has been suspended pending a police investigation into allegations he had sex with a student, school and police officials confirmed Friday.

Allan Alson, superintendent of the school, said a staff member at the school brought the alleged relationship to the attention of administrators Tuesday night. Alson investigated the matter and suspended the teacher Thursday. He then referred the matter to Evanston police.

"The allegations were extremely serious, and there was a possibility they were true," said Alson, explaining the suspension. "I felt I had to act accordingly."

As of Friday, no charges had been filed by the Cook County state's attorney's office.